The allusion is to Greek mythology, where sirens and harpies are known for luring men to their downfall. By likening Abigail to a siren or harpy, the speaker suggests that she is manipulative and causes Proctor's downfall in a similar way.
Goody Proctor suspected the relationship between her husband and Abigail.
The Proctors new that Abigail Wiloliams and Marry Warren were not being truthful about the aligations of witchcraft in the town of Salem.
Listening to John Proctor and Mary Warren, Reverend Hale becomes convinced that they, not Abigail, are telling the truth.
An allusion is an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. An illusion is something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
An *allusion is when a book or another text makes a reference to a different text (ex. The sword was the forbidden fruit= Biblical allusion). An illusion is trick, or something designed to portray things different than how they should be shown. Optical illusions, for example, trick the eyes. Hope I helped :)
Poets use allusion to make connections between their work and other works, ideas, or historical events. This technique adds depth and layers of meaning to their poems by referencing something widely known or recognized. Allusion can also provide context, create mood, or evoke specific emotions in the reader.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," John Proctor's lust primarily manifests in his illicit affair with Abigail Williams, which serves as a catalyst for the play's central conflict. His desire for Abigail reflects both a personal weakness and a moral failing, as it puts his reputation and his marriage to Elizabeth at risk. This internal struggle between his lust and his commitment to truth ultimately drives Proctor's character arc toward redemption as he seeks to confront his sins and uphold his integrity.
Elizabeth
The term that best describes a reference to something familiar from those areas is "allusion." It is a literary device that allows writers to draw parallels between their work and well-known stories, characters, or events to add depth and meaning to their own writing.
If your question pertains to The Crucible, then Abigail would have been John Proctor's help or the help for his wife around their house. Abigail and John Proctor seemingly had a relationship that he eventually wanted to end,but Abigail did not.
There must be shared knowledge between the author and the reader.
Abigail pushes John to have women's right to be fought for.